{"id":30404,"date":"2015-09-06T02:27:45","date_gmt":"2015-09-06T09:27:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=30404"},"modified":"2016-07-27T16:03:33","modified_gmt":"2016-07-27T23:03:33","slug":"4-tips-for-applying-to-b-school-with-finance-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/4-tips-for-applying-to-b-school-with-finance-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Tips For Applying To B-School With Finance Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"
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How can you demonstrate to the adcom that you\u2019re more than just a quant buff in a nice suit?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Our\u00a012 Terrific Tips<\/a>\u00a0blog series\u00a0offers specialized advice for MBA applicants in a range of situations \u2013 from deciding between an MBA and EMBA program, to applying as a member of an overpopulated sub-group, to acing your interviews\u2026and loads more! Here\u2019s the first post:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

As members of one of the largest sub-groups in the MBA applicant pool, candidates with finance<\/a>\/investment banking\/private equity\/venture capital backgrounds are really going to need to step up their game! You\u2019ve got competitive stats and a strong resume\u2026but is that enough to make you stand out from the other highly impressive candidates? How can you demonstrate to the adcom that you\u2019re more than just a quant buff in a nice suit? \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How can you really<\/i> make your application stand out? <\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Showcase your non-quant strengths.<\/strong> We all know that you\u2019re a super-strength number-cruncher, but so are the other finance applicants (not to mention the programmers and the engineers). Highlight your verbal abilities and your communication skills by talking about your experience at Toastmasters or on your college debate team, and of course, by writing a slam-dunk application essay. <\/span><\/p>\n

2. Discuss your non-professional talents and achievements.<\/strong> Your resume is impressive, but once again, you won\u2019t be the only one with work experience worth bragging about. What else are you good at or passionate about<\/a>? What do you care about most that is unique to you, that won\u2019t clump you together with the others in your sub-group? Maybe you\u2019re a skilled weaver or a member of your local hospital\u2019s clown troupe. Maybe you\u2019ve spent three summers as a Habitat for Humanity participant. Maybe you started a local lacrosse league and manage your own team. These are the things that will make the adcom pause and think, \u201cThis is someone I\u2019d like to get to know!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Delve into the WHY of your career goals.<\/strong> Your resume should nicely detail your work experience, but it will say nothing about how you envision your future. This is where your essays step in. Will you continue to pursue a future in finance? If so, why? What is it about private equity that intrigues you, excites you? Do you plan on shifting or changing your career path? How has your past investing experience motivated you to make this change? What does this change say about you? The adcom readers seek thoughtful individuals who have internalized the past and pondered the future. Share your insights to help you stand out in this way. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Use your voice.<\/strong> I <\/span><\/i>know that just because you work in a popular industry, it doesn\u2019t mean that you have nothing unique to share. <\/span>You <\/span><\/i>know this too. In fact, even the adcom know that every person is unique. But unless you speak (or write) using that unique voice, it\u2019s true that your application will get lost in the shuffle. Don\u2019t use large words if they\u2019re not words you\u2019d generally use. Don\u2019t try and add a joke<\/a> if you\u2019re not genuinely a natural comedian. Don\u2019t tell stories that you think the adcom want to hear but that aren\u2019t on topics or experiences that you actually care about. Instead, speak naturally and openly, so that your true colors shine. <\/span><\/p>\n

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This article<\/a>\u00a0originally appeared on\u00a0<\/em>blog.accepted.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Accepted.com<\/a>'s\u00a0<\/em>experienced admissions consultants<\/a>\u00a0can help you create the most impressive application possible with\u00a0<\/em>comprehensive packages<\/a>,<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>or provide targeted assistance from\u00a0<\/em>picking perfect programs<\/a>\u00a0to\u00a0<\/em>designing a dazzling resume<\/a>,\u00a0<\/em>constructing engaging essays<\/a>, or\u00a0<\/em>preparing for intense interview<\/a>s<\/a>\u2026and more!\u00a0<\/em>Accepted.com<\/a>\u00a0has guided thousands of applicants to acceptances at top programs since 1994 \u2013 we know what works and what doesn't, so\u00a0<\/em>contact us<\/a>\u00a0to get started now!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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